Whether it's java or tea — or maybe something different — these mugs help keep your morning beverage of choice portable and drinkable and can even show off a little of your personality.

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Why lie about what we want? Contigo is a well-known brand in drinkware, and this 20-ounce mug will broadcast your caffeine need. (Or hide the fact that it's really Earl Grey perking up your morning.) TO BUY: $17.99. gocontigo.com

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Show your — or your student's — school pride with a higher education-themed travel mug. Siena has several to choose from, and the University at Albany and Skidmore College also have options. TO BUY: 16-ounce tumbler, $11.95. bkstr.com/sienastore/home

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The Thermos brand is synonymous with portable drinks. ("Grab a Thermos of coffee.") You can get your own, and you don't even need to go camping with it. TO BUY: 16-ounce travel mug, $19.95. Walmart.com

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Have a friend or loved one who reaches for a lens rather than a smartphone? They might really enjoy this mug styled to look like a camera lens. TO BUY: 12-ounce mug, $6.99. Walmart.com

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Why lie about what we want? Contigo is a well-known brand in drinkware, and this 20-ounce mug will broadcast your caffeine need. (Or hide the fact that it's really Earl Grey perking up your morning.) TO BUY: $17.99. gocontigo.com

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Show your — or your student's — school pride with a higher education-themed travel mug. Siena has several to choose from, and the University at Albany and Skidmore College also have options. TO BUY: 16-ounce tumbler, $11.95. bkstr.com/sienastore/home

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The Thermos brand is synonymous with portable drinks. ("Grab a Thermos of coffee.") You can get your own, and you don't even need to go camping with it. TO BUY: 16-ounce travel mug, $19.95. Walmart.com

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Have a friend or loved one who reaches for a lens rather than a smartphone? They might really enjoy this mug styled to look like a camera lens. TO BUY: 12-ounce mug, $6.99. Walmart.com

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